Study List

Below are a selection of interesting articles written on xylitol, which we feel will be useful to those studying the natural sugar alternative or simply wanting to know a little more about its benefits.

Antagonistic activity of lactic acid bacteria as probiotics against selected bacteria of the Enterobaceriacae family in the presence of polyols and their galactosyl derivatives. Klewicki R, Klewicka E. Biotechnol Lett. 2004 Feb; 26(4): 317-20

Isokangas P., Sderling E., Pienihkkinen K., Alanen P. 2000. Occurence of dental decay in children after maternal consumption of xylitol chewing gum,, a follow-up from 0 to 5 years of age. Journal of dental research 79:885 -1889.

1988

Isokangas, P., Alanen, P. Tiekso, J. and Mkinen, K.K. 1988. Xylitol chewing gum in caries prevention: A field study in children at caries-active ages. Journal of the American Dental Association 117:315-320.

Sderling, E., Alarisnen, L., Scheinin, A. and Mkinen, K.K. 1987. Effect of xylitol and sorbitol on polysaccharide production by and adhesive properties of Streptococcus mutans. Caries Research 21:109-116.

Sderling, E., Talonpoika, J. and Mkinen, K.K. 1987. Effect of xylitol-containing mixtures on acid and ammonia production in suspensions of salivary sediment. Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research 95:405-410.

1986

Hmlinen, M.H. and Mkinen, K.K. 1986. Alterations in electrolyte and iron metabolism in the rat in relation to peroral administration of galactitol, mannitol and xylitol. Journal of Nutrition 116:599-609.

Mykknen, H.M. and Salminen, S.J. 1986. Effects of xylitol on the absorption of 203 Pb in mice and cockerels. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 37:77-80.

Mkinen, K.K. and Knuuttila, M.L.E. 1981. Extracellular hydrolase activity of the cells of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans isolated from man and grown on glucose or xylitol. Archives of Oral Biology 26:899-904.

Mkinen, K.K., Klling, D. and Mkinen, P.-L. 1981. The effect of high oral dosage of xylitol and sucrose on the biochemical properties of whole saliva in human volunteers after long-term regular consumption of xylitol. Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society 77:262-270.

Pakkala, U., Liesmaa, H. and Mkinen, K.K. 1981. The use of xylitol in the control of oral hygiene in mentally retarded children. A clinical and biochemical study. Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society 77:271-277. Also published in Tidskrift for Tandlaeger 1:15-20, 1981, in Danish.

Tenovuo, J., Mielityinen, H., Paunio, K. 1981. The effect of dental plaque grown in the presence of xylitol or sucrose on bone resorption in vitro. Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Dentistry 6:35-43.

Virtanen, K. and Mkinen, K.K. 1981. Effect of peroral administration of xylitol on the structure of the palatal mucosa, submandibular glands and the duodenum wall. Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society 77:228-231.

1980

Mkinen, K.K. 1980. Comparison between xylitol and glucose in a peroral feeding study in rats with special consideration of exocrine gland and gut wall biochemistry. International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research 50:84-91.

Mkinen, K.K., Klling, D. and Sderling, E. 1980. Exocrine gland enzyme levels after peroral administration of xylitol and sorbitol in the rat. International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research 50:79-83.

Mkinen, K.K. 1978. Principles of the use of xylitol in medicine and nutrition with special consideration of dental aspects. Experientia Suppl.30:1-160.

Mkinen, K.K. 1978. The use of xylitol in nutritional and medical research with special reference to dental caries. Proceedings “Sweeteners and Dental Caries”. Eds. Shaw, J.H. and Roussos, G.G. Sp. Suppl. Feeding, Weight and Obesity Abstracts, 193-224.

Mkinen, K.K. 1976. Possible mechanisms for the cariostatic effects of xylitol. International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research Suppl. 15, 368-379.

Mkinen, K.K. 1976. Long-term tolerance of healthy human subjects to high amounts of xylitol and fructose: General and biochemical findings. International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research Suppl. 15, 92-103.

Mkinen, K.K. and Scheinin, A. 1975. Eriden ravinnossa esiintyvien sokerien vlist vertailua (in Finnish) (Comparison of the dental aspects of some dietary sugars). Journal of the Finnish Dental Association 21:1126-1143, 1974. The same has been published in Swedish (Tandlkartidningen 67 I:8-20, 1975, and Odontologiska Samfundet i Finland, rsbok , 49-71, 1975), in French (Le Chirurgien-Dentiste de France 14 mai 1975, 51-55), and in German and English through the Information Service of F. Hoffman-La Roche and Company AG, Basel, 1975.

Mkinen, K.K. and Scheinin, A. 1975. Turku sugar studies. VI. The administration of the trial and the control of the dietary regimen. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica Suppl. 70, 33: 105-127.